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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 936.58 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 936.58 and 208 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 936.58 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/936.58 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 936.58 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 194,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,808.64/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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